This course draws on the study of Stylistics and focuses on the way language choices create representations both in literary and non-literary texts. The course is demanding, developing students’ subject expertise in engaging critically and independently with a range of texts. Students will study two novels, a play, a collection of work from a set poet and an anthology as well as learning how to produce re-creative writing and completing an independent research project into an aspect of language. Degree courses in English Language or English Literature, other facilitated subjects including Law, Medicine, History and other essay rich subjects.
Circumstances vary from student to student but you will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSE passes, at grade 6, including English and Maths, however we would be willing to consider a grade 5 in some subjects, at the discretion of the Academy. GCSE grade 5 or higher in English Language and English Literature.
The course comprises of 2 exams and a teacher assessed NEA. For Paper 1 - (40%) you will consider the representation of place by considering how various texts depict the city of Paris; you will analyse point of view and genre in A Handmaid’s Tale; and finally you will compare how poetic voice is established in two Carol Ann Duffy poems. For Paper 2 - (40%) you will create a piece of re-creative writing using The Great Gatsby as a prompt alongside a critical commentary and you will also explore the representation of conflict through dramatic encounters in Othello. In your NEA - (20%) you will complete a personal investigation of between 2,500 and 3,000 words that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Park, Mansfield, NG18 2AT |
This course draws on the study of Stylistics and focuses on the way language choices create representations both in literary and non-literary texts. The course is demanding, developing students’ subject expertise in engaging critically and independently with a range of texts. Students will study two novels, a play, a collection of work from a set poet and an anthology as well as learning how to produce re-creative writing and completing an independent research project into an aspect of language. Degree courses in English Language or English Literature, other facilitated subjects including Law, Medicine, History and other essay rich subjects.
Circumstances vary from student to student but you will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSE passes, at grade 6, including English and Maths, however we would be willing to consider a grade 5 in some subjects, at the discretion of the Academy. GCSE grade 5 or higher in English Language and English Literature.
The course comprises of 2 exams and a teacher assessed NEA. For Paper 1 - (40%) you will consider the representation of place by considering how various texts depict the city of Paris; you will analyse point of view and genre in A Handmaid’s Tale; and finally you will compare how poetic voice is established in two Carol Ann Duffy poems. For Paper 2 - (40%) you will create a piece of re-creative writing using The Great Gatsby as a prompt alongside a critical commentary and you will also explore the representation of conflict through dramatic encounters in Othello. In your NEA - (20%) you will complete a personal investigation of between 2,500 and 3,000 words that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse.